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Day | Date | Class Topic | Assignment | Teacher created resources | Internet Link | Video Link | Audio Link | 165 | Tuesday, May 30, 2023 | Students will partake in OMAM final discussion. | Have a wonderful summer vacation! Be sure to check summer reading lists for junior year! Focus on developing life skills you'll need to be successful. Be safe! | 164 | Friday, May 26, 2023 | Review OMAM. Prepare for OMAM final discussion. | On Tues., 5/30, there will be a graded class discussion for OMAM. | 163 | Thursday, May 25, 2023 | We will complete discussion of Chapter 5; then, we will read Ch. 6. | On Fri., 5/26, students will complete the novella and view movie clips. There will be a graded class discussion next Tues., 5/30. | 162 | Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | We will review Chapter 4 and students will work to complete questions in Google Classroom. Then, students will continue reading Of Mice and Men, Chapter 5. | On Thurs., 5/25 we will complete discussion of Chapter 5; then, we will read Ch. 6. On Fri., 5/26, students will complete the novella and view movie clips. There will be a graded class discussion next Tues., 5/30. | 161 | Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | We will complete reading Of Mice and Men, Chapter 4 together. Students will complete a guided reading exercise. | On Wed., 5/25. On Thurs., 5/25 we will complete discussion of Chapter 4; then, we will read Ch. 5. On Fri., 5/26, students will complete the novella and view movie clips. There will be a graded discussion next Tues., 5/30. | 160 | Monday, May 22, 2023 | We will complete reading Of Mice and Men, Chapter 3 together. Then, students will complete exercise in Google Classroom. | On Tues., 5/23, we will begin reading Ch. 4 and complete it on Wed., 5/25. On Thurs., 5/25 we will read Ch. 5. and on Fri., 5/26, complete the novella and view movie clips. There will be a graded discussion next Tues., 5/30. | 159 | Friday, May 19, 2023 | We will complete reading Of Mice and Men, Chapter 3 together. Then, students will complete exercise in Google Classroom. | Complete daily posted OMAM chapter exercises in Google Classroom. Continue reading Of Mice and Men through Fri., 5/26. | 158 | Thursday, May 18, 2023 | We will complete reading Of Mice and Men, Chapter 2 together. Then, students will take a formative assessment. | Complete daily posted OMAM chapter exercises in Google Classroom. Read to the end of Chapter 3 by Fri., 5/19. | 157 | Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | We will complete reading Of Mice and Men, Chapter 1 together. Then, students will complete and turn in Chapter 1 exercise. We will move forward with Chapter 2. | Complete daily posted OMAM chapter exercises in Google Classroom. Read to the end of Chapter 3 by Fri., 5/19. | Intro to OMAM | 156 | Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | We will start reading Of Mice and Men, Chapter 1 together. | Complete daily posted OMAM chapter exercises in Google Classroom. Read to the end of Chapter 3 by Fri., 5/19. | Intro to OMAM | 155 | Monday, May 15, 2023 | We will begin Of Mice and Men, so students need to bring their textbooks to class. | This week, we will begin Of Mice and Men, so students need to bring their textbooks to class. Read to the end of Chapter 3 by Fri., 5/19. | Intro to OMAM | 154 | Friday, May 12, 2023 | Students will experience Act 5 of Julius Caesar with teacher-actors from Great Lakes Theater's in-school residency program. Students need to be actively engaged; no cell phones are permitted. | Next week, we will begin Of Mice and Men, so students need to bring their textbooks to class. | 153 | Thursday, May 11, 2023 | Students will experience Act 4 of Julius Caesar with teacher-actors from Great Lakes Theater's in-school residency program. Students need to be actively engaged; no cell phones are permitted. | On Fri., 5/12, students will complete Act 5 of Julius Caesar with the teacher-actors from Great Lakes Theater's in-school residency program. Students need to be actively engaged daily; no cell phones are permitted. Next week, students need to bring their Of Mice and Men texts to class. | 152 | Wednesday, May 10, 2023 | Students will experience Act 3 of Julius Caesar hands-on with teacher-actors from Great Lakes Theater's in-school residency program. Students need to be actively engaged; no cell phones are permitted. | This week, students will continue to experience Acts 4-5 of Julius Caesar hands-on with teacher-actors from Great Lakes Theater's in-school residency program. Students need to be actively engaged daily; no cell phones are permitted. | 151 | Tuesday, May 9, 2023 | Students will experience Act 2 of Julius Caesar hands-on with teacher-actors from Great Lakes Theater's in-school residency program. Students need to be actively engaged; no cell phones are permitted. | This week, students will continue to experience Acts 3-5 of Julius Caesar hands-on with teacher-actors from Great Lakes Theater's in-school residency program. Students need to be actively engaged daily; no cell phones are permitted. | 150 | Monday, May 8, 2023 | Students will experience Act 1 of Julius Caesar hands-on with teacher-actors from Great Lakes Theater's in-school residency program. Students need to be actively engaged; no cell phones are permitted. | This week, students will continue to experience Acts 2-5 of Julius Caesar hands-on with teacher-actors from Great Lakes Theater's in-school residency program. Students need to be actively engaged daily; no cell phones are permitted. | 149 | Friday, May 5, 2023 | Students need to finalize their personal narrative stories. Peer editing time will be allotted today. Everyone needs to highlight or color code their selected narrative techniques. | Final narrative drafts are due in Google Classroom by Mon., 5/8. From Mon., 5/8 to Fri., 5/12, students will experience Julius Caesar hands-on with teacher-actors from Great Lakes Theater's in-school residency program. Students need to be actively engaged daily; no cell phones are permitted. | Narrative 2023 | 148 | Thursday, May 4, 2023 | Students will further discuss and select three narrative techniques that work best in their drafts. Time to edit will be provided today. Everyone needs to highlight or color code their selected techniques. | On Fri., 5/5, students will work with peer editors for final feedback on their narrative stories. Final narrative drafts are due in Google Classroom by Mon., 5/8. | Narrative 2023 | 147 | Wednesday, May 3, 2023 | Students review one more narrative story sample in Google Classroom. Then, we will discuss which narrative techniques work best with upcoming drafts. Lastly, students will continue planning and drafting their narrative writing assignments. Everyone will need to plan a 30 second pitch for teacher approval. | On Thursday, 5/4, students will continue to draft their narrative writing assignments. Fri., 5/5, students will work with peer editors for final feedback on their narrative stories. Final narrative drafts are due in Google Classroom by Mon., 5/8. | Narrative 2023 | 146 | Tuesday, May 2, 2023 | Students will first review the three narrative samples in Google Classroom. Then, we will discuss which narrative techniques work best with upcoming drafts. Lastly, students will continue planning and drafting their narrative writing assignments. Everyone will need to plan a 30 second pitch for teacher approval. | This week, students will continue to draft their narrative writing assignments. Narratives will be due Mon., 5/8. | Narrative 2023 | 145 | Monday, May 1, 2023 | Students will continue planning and drafting their narrative writing assignments. Everyone will need to plan a 30 second pitch for teacher approval. | This week, students will continue to draft their narrative writing assignments. Narratives will be due Mon., 5/8. | Narrative 2023 | 144 | Friday, April 28, 2023 | Students will work to complete dialogue and monologue exercise in Google Classroom. Then, we will begin discussing the narrative writing assignment. | Next week, students will draft their narrative writing assignments. Narratives will be due Mon., 5/8. | Narrative 2023 | 143 | Thursday, April 27, 2023 | Students will share their "Showing" exercises in Google Classroom. Then, we will continue analyzing various models. | We will continue our narrative writing unit. By Fri., 4/28, students will begin planning their own stories. | Showing practice | 142 | Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | Students will complete "Showing" practice exercise in Google Classroom. | We will continue our narrative writing unit. By Fri., 4/28, students will begin planning their own stories. | Showing practice | 141 | Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | Students will continue to review narrative writing techniques. We will discuss and analyze various examples. | We will continue our narrative writing unit. By the end of the week, students will begin brainstorming and planning their own stories. | 140 | Monday, April 24, 2023 | Students will review narrative writing techniques. We will discuss and analyze various examples. | This week, we will begin our narrative writing unit. By the end of the week, students will begin brainstorming and planning their own stories. | 139 | Friday, April 21, 2023 | Students will brainstorm and draft gratitude letters. | Next week, we will begin our narrative writing unit. | 138 | Thursday, April 20, 2023 | Students will brainstorm and draft upcoming gratitude letters. | On Fri., 4/21, we will preview our narrative writing unit. | AIR Info Tip Sheet | 137 | Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | Students will discuss upcoming gratitude letters. | Reminder: On Thurs., 4/20, sophomores will take Part 2 of their ELA II AIR assessments. On Fri., 4/21, we will preview our narrative writing unit. | AIR Info Tip Sheet | 136 | Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | Students will complete work on vocabulary in context exercise. We will also work on expository vs. argumentative writing review. Then, review tips for the ELA II AIR assessment. Students will complete work on vocabulary in context exercise. We will also work on expository vs. argumentative writing review. Then, review tips for the ELA II AIR assessment. | On Wed., 4/19 and Thurs. 4/20, students will focus on writing gratitude letters. Fri., 4/21, we will begin our narrative writing unit. Reminder: on Wed. and Thurs. sophomores will take the ELA II AIR tests. | AIR Info Tip Sheet | 135 | Monday, April 17, 2023 | Students will work on a vocabulary in context exercise. Preview expository vs. argumentative review. | On Tues., 4/18, finish expository vs. argumentative writing review. On Wed., 4/19 and Thurs. 4/20, students will focus on writing gratitude letters. Fri., 4/21, we will begin our narrative writing unit. Reminder: on Wed. and Thurs. sophomores will take the ELA II AIR tests. | 134 | Friday, April 14, 2023 | Students will complete work on an elaboration activity. Then, we will work on a vocabulary in context exercise. | Next Wed., 4/19 and Thurs. 4/20, students will take the ELA II AIR tests. | 133 | Thursday, April 13, 2023 | Students will work on an elaboration activity. | On Fri., 4/14, we will work on a vocabulary in context exercise. Next Wed., 4/19 and Thurs. 4/20, students will take the ELA II AIR tests. | 132 | Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | Students will complete museum essay review. Then, read Sisyphus passages, work on multiple choice stems, and create a writing plan with an intro. | On Wed., 4/12, students will complete work on Sisyphus multiple choice question stems, and create a writing plan with an intro. Thurs., 4/13, students will work on an elaboration activity and practice. Fri., 4/14, we will work on a vocabulary in context exercise. Next Wed., 4/19 and Thurs., 4/20, students will take the ELA II AIR tests. | Sisyphus passages | 131 | Tuesday, April 11, 2023 | Students will complete museum essay review. Then, read Sisyphus passages, work on multiple choice stems, and create a writing plan with an intro. | On Wed., 4/12, students will complete work on Sisyphus multiple-choice question stems, and create a writing plan with an intro. Thurs.., 4/13, students will work on an elaboration activity and practice. Fri., 4/14, we will work on a vocabulary in context exercise. Next Wed., 4/19 and Thurs. 4/20, students will take the ELA II AIR tests. | Sisyphus passages | 130 | Thursday, April 6, 2023 | Students will work with partners to complete a final multiple-choice exercise. Then, together we will work on a drag-and-drop expository exercise in Google Classroom. | Enjoy the extended weekend! | 129 | Wednesday, April 5, 2023 | Students need to evaluate the essay samples in Google Classroom. Refer to the writing rubric for essays and evaluate level 6 and 8 essays. | On Thurs., 4/6, be prepared to discuss the differences between the sample essays. | Tuesday, April 4, 2023 | School is closed today. | Students need to evaluate the essay samples in Google Classroom. Refer to the writing rubric for essays and evaluate level 6 and 8 essays. | Monday, April 3, 2023 | Dismissal | 128 | Friday, March 24, 2023 | Students will complete independent reading of read the myth of "Echo and Narcissus" in Google Classroom. Then, we will begin working with assigned partners to draft assigned multiple choice question pertaining to the myth. | Enjoy Spring Break! | 127 | Thursday, March 23, 2023 | Students will complete thesis statement exercise. Then, independently read the myth of "Echo and Narcissist" in Google Classroom. If time permits, students will begin working with assigned partners to draft an assigned multiple-choice question pertaining to the myth. | On Fri., 3/24, students will complete their assigned multiple choice question and then work to revise essay samples. | 126 | Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | Students will focus on how pictures have details and themes like text. Students will complete a short response form in Google Classroom. Then, students will focus on thesis statements. | On Thurs., 3/23, students will work to improve their responses for multiple-choice questions. On Fri., 3/24, students will critique and revise essay samples. | 125 | Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | Students complete group exercise pertaining to counterclaims and rebuttals. Then, we will focus on how pictures have details and themes like text. Students will then complete a short response form in Google Classroom. | On Wed., 3/22, students will focus on thesis statements. On Wed., 3/23, students will work to improve their responses for multiple-choice questions. On Fri., 3/24, students will critique and revise essay samples. | 124 | Monday, March 20, 2023 | Students will continue partner work as we prepare for close reading and writing techniques for the upcoming ELA II AIR tests. | This week, students will work with assigned partners and discuss how to decide on the best multiple-choice response and how to improve expository and argumentative writing techniques. | 123 | Friday, March 17, 2023 | Students will work again with their assigned partner on a writing plan and introduction for Checkpoint 5. Turn in all your work in Google Classroom at the end of the class period. | Be sure all work is completed for the end of third quarter. | 122 | Thursday, March 16, 2023 | Students will need school-approved chromebooks and will work with partners to take time analyzing and discussing their responses before submitting them individually for an assessment grade for Checkpoint 5. | On Fri., 3/17, students will work again with their assigned partner on a writing plan and introduction for Checkpoint 5. | 121 | Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | First, students will read assigned passages independently and take notes while previewing possible question stems for multiple-choice questions. Secondly, students will be assigned a partner to confer with about the passages and discuss the questions. | On Thurs., 3/16, students will need school-approved chromebooks and will work with partners to take time submitting their responses for an assessment grade. On Fri., 3/17, students will work together on a writing plan and introduction. | 120 | Tuesday, March 14, 2023 | Students will work with assigned partners on reading question stems for multiple-choice questions. | On Wed., 3/15, students will continue working with partners to read and annotate text passages. Then, begin to answer questions on Thurs., 2/16. On Fri., 3/17, students will work on writing plan and write intro together. | 119 | Monday, March 13, 2023 | Students will complete and review how to evaluate introductory paragraphs and composing introductions. | This week we will review and discuss improving close reading and work on timed writings. | 118 | Friday, March 10, 2023 | Students work with assigned partners to evaluate introductory paragraphs and compose their own introductions for a wrap-up paragraph about Julius Caesar. | Next week, we will review and discuss improving close reading and work on timed writings. | 117 | Thursday, March 9, 2023 | Students will take assessment for Julius Caesar. | On Fri., 3/10, we will review and discuss writing introductions and thesis statements. | 116 | Wednesday, March 8, 2023 | Students will view and take notes on Act 5 of Julius Caesar. | Our final assessment for Julius Caesar will be on Thurs., 3/9. On Fri., 3/10, we will review and discuss writing proper intro paragraphs and thesis statements. | 115 | Tuesday, March 7, 2023 | See Act 4 of Julius Caesar. Take notes to prepare for upcoming assessment. | On Wed., 3/8, we will view and take notes on Act 5 of Julius Caesar. We will have an assessment on Julius Caesar on Thurs., 3/9. | 114 | Monday, March 6, 2023 | Finish Act 3 of Julius Caesar. Discuss vocabulary terms: mutiny, vanquish, bequeath, inflame, compel, flourish, and vesture. Complete written examination and discussion of Brutus's and Antony's funeral orations. | Students will complete writing plan pertaining to Brutus's and Antony's funeral orations. Tues., 3/8 and Wed., 3/9, we will view and take notes on Acts 4 and 5 of Julius Caesar. We will have an assessment on Julius Caesar on Thurs., 3/9. | 113 | Friday, March 3, 2023 | Finish Act 3 of Julius Caesar. Play with new vocabulary terms: mutiny, vanquish, bequeath, inflame, compel, flourish, and vesture. Complete written examination and discussion of Brutus's and Antony's funeral orations. | For Mon., 3/6, students will begin writing plan pertaining to Brutus's and Antony's funeral orations. | 112 | Thursday, March 2, 2023 | Read Act 3, Sc.2 of Julius Caesar through page 123. Review rhetorical devices and ethos, pathos, and logos. Examine Brutus's and Antony's funeral orations. | On Fri., 3/3, we will further examine Brutus's and Antony's funeral orations. | Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Due to ACT testing for juniors, sophomores do not report to school on Wed., March 1. | On Thurs., 3/2, we will continue reading Julius Caesar and complete writing activities. | 111 | Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | We will continue to read Act 3 of Julius Caesar and work on related exercises pertaining to the text. Play with these vocabulary words: meek, strife, cumber, havoc, prophesy, woe, carrion. | Sophomores do not report to class on Wed., March 1. On Thurs., 3/2, we will continue reading Julius Caesar and complete writing activities. | 110 | Monday, February 27, 2023 | We will review and discuss Act 3, scene 1 of Julius Caesar and continue reading Act 3. | We will continue reading Act 3 of Julius Caesar this week and complete a writing activity. | 109 | Friday, February 24, 2023 | We will review and discuss Act 2 of Julius Caesar and continue reading Act 3. | We will continue reading Act 3 of Julius Caesar next week and complete a writing activity. | 108 | Thursday, February 23, 2023 | We complete taking the checkpoint assessment. Students need to submit their work by the end of class today. | We will continue reading Julius Caesar on Fri., 2/24. | 107 | Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | We will begin taking a checkpoint assessment. Students need to take notes and plan, allowing proofreading and editing time for tomorrow. | Checkpoint assessment continued on Thurs., 2/23. We will continue reading Julius Caesar on Fri., 2/24. | 106 | Tuesday, February 21, 2023 | We will review for tomorrow's writing checkpoint and discuss the end of Act 2 of Julius Caesar. | Checkpoint assessment moved to Wed., 2/22 and Thurs., 2/23. We will continue reading Julius Caesar on Fri., 2/24. | 105 | Thursday, February 16, 2023 | We will review Act 2 of Julius Caesar. Also, we will prepare for next week's writing checkpoint. | On Tues., 2/22 and Wed., 2/23, students will take another writing checkpoint assessment. | 104 | Wednesday, February 15, 2023 | We will complete Act 2 of Julius Caesar. | On Thurs., 2/16, we will prepare for next week's writing checkpoint. | 103 | Tuesday, February 14, 2023 | Students will take vocabulary assessment for Julius Caesar in class today. Then, we will move forward to Act 2, scene 2 of Julius Caesar. | This week, we will complete Act 2 of Julius Caesar. Our vocabulary assessment will be on Tues., 2/14. On Thurs., 2/16, we will prepare for next week's writing checkpoint. | 102 | Monday, February 13, 2023 | We will review vocabulary for Julius Caesar in class today. Then, we will review skill builder exercises. | This week, we will complete Act 2 of Julius Caesar. Our vocabulary assessment will be on Tues., 2/14. We will prepare for next week's writing checkpoint. | 101 | Friday, February 10, 2023 | We will read Act 2 of Julius Caesar in class today. Then, if time permits, we will review skill builder exercises and prepare for next week's vocabulary assessment. | Next week, we will read and discuss Act 3 of Julius Caesar. Our vocabulary assessment will be on Tues., 2/14. | 100 | Thursday, February 9, 2023 | Students will review skill builders and preview a selected passage from Julius Caesar. | On Fri., 2/10, we will read and discuss Act 2, scene 1 of Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar vocabulary assessment will be next Tues., 2/14. | 99 | Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | Students will continue reading and discussing Act 1, scene 3 of Julius Caesar. | On Wed., 2/8, bring SSR selections; we will also review skill builders and a selected passage from Act 1 of Julius Caesar. Students will need to bring texts to class. Julius Caesar vocabulary assessment will be next Tues., 2/14. | 98 | Tuesday, February 7, 2023 | Students will continue reading and discussing Act 1. Scene 2 of Julius Caesar. | This week, students will continue reading and discussing Acts 1 - 2 of Julius Caesar. On Wed., 2/8, bring SSR selections; we will also review skill builders. Students will need to bring texts to class. Julius Caesar vocabulary assessment will be Tues., 2/14. | 97 | Monday, February 6, 2023 | Students will continue reading and discussing Act 1 of Julius Caesar. | This week, students will continue reading and discussing Acts 1 - 2 of Julius Caesar. Students will need to bring texts to class. | 96 | Friday, February 3, 2023 | Students will continue the introductory activities for Julius Caesar. | Next week, students will continue reading Act 1 of Julius Caesar. Students will need to bring texts to class. | 95 | Thursday, February 2, 2023 | Students will complete and turn in "Skillbuilding" exercises in Google Classroom. Then, we will begin our introduction to Julius Caesar. | On Fri., 2/3, students will continue prereading exercises for Julius Caesar. Students will need to bring textbooks to class. | 94 | Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Students will discuss RAD 6. Then, work to complete and turn in "Skillbuilding" exercises in Google Classroom. SSR time may be allotted for students who complete assignments. | On Thurs., 2/2 and Fri., 2/3, students will take part in prereading exercises for Julius Caesar. Students will need to bring textbooks to class. | 93 | Tuesday, January 31, 2023 | Students will compose their written responses for RAD 6, "Doomsday." Then, work to complete and turn in "Skillbuilding" exercises in Google Classroom. SSR time may be allotted for students who complete assignments. | Students will discuss on RAD 6 on Wed., 2/1. We will begin our Julius Caesar unit on Thurs., 2/2 and Fri., 2/3, so bring textbooks to class. | "Doomsday" | 92 | Monday, January 30, 2023 | Students will read and annotate new RAD 6, "Doomsday." | Bring SSR materials for Tues., 1/31. Students will continue work on RAD 6 through Wed., 2/1. We will begin our Julius Caesar unit on Thurs., 2/2 and Fri., 2/3, bring textbooks to class. | "Doomsday" | 91 | Friday, January 27, 2023 | Students will have a vocabulary assessment for "There Will Come Soft Rains." Afterward, we review the timeline of the story and discuss style techniques utilized by Bradbury. Then, students will need to proofread and edit short essay responses for a formative assessment. | Next week, students will work on a new RAD and we will complete an in-class exercise on writing plans. | "There Will Come Soft Rains" | "There Will Come Soft Rains" | 90 | Thursday, January 26, 2023 | SSR time allotted the first 10 minutes of class. Students turn in will Google Classroom choices to demonstrate close reading of "TWCSR". Then, we will discuss critical thinking questions and review for tomorrow's vocabulary assessment. | We will have a vocabulary assessment on Fri., 1/27 for "There Will Come Soft Rains." Then, we will complete an in-class exercise on writing plans. | "There Will Come Soft Rains" | "There Will Come Soft Rains" | 89 | Wednesday, January 25, 2023 | During the first half of class, students will select one of the Google Classroom choices to demonstrate close reading of "TWCSR". Then, we will work on critical thinking questions. | Bring SSR selections this Thurs. This week, we will read "There Will Come Soft Rains" and work on questions and vocabulary pertaining to the short story. We will have a vocabulary assessment on Fri., 1/27 for "There Will Come Soft Rains." | "There Will Come Soft Rains" | "There Will Come Soft Rains" | 88 | Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | Students will independently read "There Will Come Soft Rains." Afterwards, students will select one of the Google Classroom choices to demonstrate close reading. | On Wed., 1/25, students will complete their demonstration of close reading for TWCSR. Bring SSR selections this Thurs. This week, we will read "There Will Come Soft Rains" and work on questions and vocabulary pertaining to the short story. We will have a vocabulary assessment on Fri., 1/27 for "There Will Come Soft Rains." | "There Will Come Soft Rains" | "There Will Come Soft Rains" | 87 | Monday, January 23, 2023 | Students will discuss this week's literary term, "satire." Then, we will complete our pre-reading discussion about "There Will Come Soft Rains." | Bring SSR selections this Tues. and Thurs. This week, we will read "There Will Come Soft Rains" and work on questions and vocabulary pertaining to the short story. | There Will Come Soft Rains | 86 | Friday, January 20, 2023 | Students will have the first half of class to proofread, edit, and make finishing touches on argumentative essays. We will also preview "There Will Come Soft Rains." | On Mon., 1/23, we will read "There Will Come Soft Rains." | 85 | Thursday, January 19, 2023 | Students will need fully charged, school approved chromebooks in order to complete their writing checkpoint assessment. Students will work during class today to proofread and edit their writing checkpoint assessment. If students finish early, they may read SSR selections. | On Fri., 1/20, we will discuss and preview "There Will Come Soft Rains." | Argumentative graphic organizer | 84 | Wednesday, January 18, 2023 | Students will need fully charged, school approved chromebooks for two-day writing checkpoint assessment. | On Thurs., 1/19, students will need fully charged, school approved chromebooks to complete their checkpoint assessment which includes short response questions and a five paragraph argumentative essay. Bring SSR selections. | Argumentative graphic organizer | 83 | Tuesday, January 17, 2023 | Students will discuss counterclaims, rebuttals, argumentative graphic organizer, and literary terms. | On Wed., 1/18 and Thurs., 1/19, students will need fully charged, school approved chromebooks for two-day writing checkpoint assessment. Students will work during both class periods on short response questions and a five paragraph argumentative essay. Bring SSR selections. | Argumentative graphic organizer | Friday, January 13, 2023 | Snow day! | On Tues., 1/17 and Wed., 1/18, students will take an in-class assessment which will include drafting an argumentative essay. | Counterclaim & Rebuttal | 82 | Thursday, January 12, 2023 | First, SSR time will be allotted.Students will complete discussion and review ethos, pathos, and logos. We will also address using counterclaim and rebuttal in argumentative essays. | On Fri., 1/13, students will complete review of counterclaims, rebuttals, and literary terms. | Counterclaim & Rebuttal | 81 | Wednesday, January 11, 2023 | Students will continue review of ethos, pathos, and logos. SSR time will be allotted. | On Thurs., 1/12 bring SSR materials and prepare to discuss how to use counterclaims. On Fri., 1/13, we will review literary terms. | 80 | Tuesday, January 10, 2023 | Students will comment and highlight the review of midterm writing document. Then, working with assigned partner, students will complete the similarities, differences, and rubrics for each sample. | Bring SSR selections to class, especially Wed., 1/11 - Fri.,1/13; we discuss counterclaims and also review Aristotle's Rules of Rhetoric. | 79 | Monday, January 9, 2023 | Students will review literary term, "paradox." Then, with assigned partners, students will review midterm writing. | On Tues., 1/10, we will continue to review results from our midterm and evaluate/critique student writing samples. Bring SSR selections to class, especially Wed., 1/11 - Fri.,1/13; we discuss counterclaims and also review Aristotle's Rules of Rhetoric. | 78 | Friday, January 6, 2023 | Students will discuss RAD 5. SSR time will be allotted if time permits. | On Mon., 1/9 and Tues., 1/10, we will review results from our midterm and evaluate/critique student writing samples. We will review Aristotle's Rules of Rhetoric and the literary term, "paradox." Wed., 1/11 - Fri., 1/13, we will review Aristotle's Rules of Rhetoric and begin argumentative writing. | RAD 5 Soccer | 77 | Thursday, January 5, 2023 | Students will complete and turn in annotations RAD 5. Then, students will complete and submit written responses to Google Classroom. SSR time will be allotted for those who complete and turn in their work. | On Fri., 1/6, students need to turn in and prepare to discuss this week's RAD; On Mon., 1/9, we will review results from our midterm and evaluate/critique student writing samples. | RAD 5 Soccer | 76 | Wednesday, January 4, 2023 | Students review key reading and writing targets from first semester and take part in a quick thinking activity. | Wed., 1/4, students will read and annotate a new RAD. Thurs., 1/5, students need to bring SSR selections and will also work to complete their written responses for this week's RAD. On Fri., 1/6, students need to turn in and prepare to discuss this week's RAD and time will be allotted for SSR. | RAD 5 Soccer | 75 | Tuesday, January 3, 2023 | Students review key reading and writing targets from first semester and take part in a quick thinking activity. | Wed., 1/4, students will read and annotate a new RAD. Thurs., 1/5, students need to bring SSR selections and will also work to complete their written responses for this week's RAD. On Fri., 1/6, students need to turn in and prepare to discuss this week's RAD and time will be allotted for SSR. | 74 | Wednesday, December 14, 2022 | Students will take midterm from 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM on Wed., 12/14. We will review writing plans, transitions, literary terms, structures, characters, conclusions, and multiple-choice questions. | Enjoy Winter Break! | 73 | Tuesday, December 13, 2022 | Students will complete preparations for midterms. We will review writing plans, transitions, literary terms, structures, characters, conclusions, and multiple-choice questions. | The midterm for ELA 10 consists of reading comparative literature passages, answering multiple choice questions, and composing a five-paragraph essay. Students will need to have a fully-charged, school-approved chromebook for their scheduled exam. Tenth period exam is scheduled from 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM on Wed., 12/14. | 72 | Monday, December 12, 2022 | Students will work to complete writing plans and discuss introductions and conclusions for their coming English midterms. | The midterm for ELA 10 consists of reading comparative literature passages, answering multiple choice questions, and composing a five-paragraph essay. Students will need to have a fully-charged, school-approved chromebook for their scheduled exam. Tenth period exam is scheduled from 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM on Wed., 12/14. | 71 | Friday, December 9, 2022 | Students will work to complete writing plans and discuss introductions and conclusions for their coming English midterms. | The midterm for ELA 10 consists of reading comparative literature passages, answering multiple choice questions, and composing a five-paragraph essay. Students will need to have a fully-charged, school-approved chromebook for their scheduled exam. | 70 | Thursday, December 8, 2022 | Assigned partners will work on a Venn diagram for the wolf and the pigs. Then, we will complete the follow-up activity in Google Classroom for the modern version of "The Three Little Pigs." Lastly, we will preview tomorrow's writing plan activity. | On Fri., 12/9, we will review how to analyze different viewpoints in classic stories as we prepare for our midterm. The midterm for ELA 10 consists of reading comparative literature passages, answering multiple choice questions, and composing a five-paragraph essay. Students will need to have a fully-charged, school-approved chromebook for their scheduled exam. | 69 | Wednesday, December 7, 2022 | With an assigned partner, students will finish constructing their own fake quiz to share with peers. Then, we will hear the another side of "The Three Little Pigs," the wolf's side. Lastly, students will work on a Venn diagram for the wolf. | On Thurs., 12/8 and Fri., 12/9, we will review how to analyze different viewpoints in classic stories as we prepare for our midterm. The midterm for ELA 10 consists of reading comparative literature passages, answering multiple choice questions, and composing a five-paragraph essay. Students will need to have a fully-charged, school-approved chromebook for their scheduled exam. | Original Three Little Pigs | 68 | Tuesday, December 6, 2022 | With an assigned partner, students will be assessed on the recent comma rules we have covered in class. Then, we will focus on the original "Three Little Pigs," and students will practice answering reading questions similar to those on their midterm which pertain to tone, structure, and literary devices. | Wed., 12/7 -- Fri., 12/9, we will review how to analyze different viewpoints in classic stories as we prepare for our midterm. The midterm for ELA 10 consists of reading comparative literature passages, answering multiple choice questions, and composing a five-paragraph essay. Students will need to have a fully-charged, school-approved chromebook for their scheduled exam. | Original Three Little Pigs | 67 | Monday, December 5, 2022 | Students will work with partners to review for tomorrow's comma quiz. Also, we will review tone and structure. | We will have a comma quiz on Tues.,12/6. We will also review how to analyze different viewpoints in classic stories as we prepare for our midterm. | 66 | Friday, December 2, 2022 | First, students will take the "Needs" and "On Compassion" Vocabulary Assessment. Then, students will have their RAD assessments redirected to them in order to review their responses and resubmit. If time permits, students will also work independently on the tone and structure review exercise. | Next week, students will have a comma quiz on Tues., 12/6. We will also review how to analyze different viewpoints in classic stories as we prepare for our midterm. | 65 | Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Students will complete and review recent RAD assessment. Then, we will continue working with assigned grammar partners on the second comma usage exercise. If time permits, we will review for tomorrow's vocabulary assessment. | On Fri., 12/2, we will have a vocabulary assessment and review literary terms: tone, structure, and theme. | 64 | Wednesday, November 30, 2022 | Students will review recent RAD assessment and begin working with assigned grammar partners on comma usage exercises. | On Thurs., 12/1, we will continue reviewing comma usage and vocabulary terms. On Fri., 12/2, we will have a vocabulary assessment and review literary terms: tone, structure, and theme. | 63 | Tuesday, November 29, 2022 | Students will take a warm reading assessment on their second quarter RADs #3 and #4. Then, students will have time for SSR or vocabulary practice. | On Wed., 11/30 and Thurs., 12/1, we will continue reviewing comma usage and vocabulary terms. On Fri., 12/2, we will have a vocabulary assessment and review literary terms: tone, structure, and theme. | 62 | Monday, November 28, 2022 | Students will have reading time allotted. Students may wish to review second quarter RADs. Then, we will review comma rules. | Tues., 11/29, students will be assessed on second quarter RADs #3 and #4. We will continue reviewing comma usage and vocabulary terms. On Fri., 12/2, we will have a vocabulary assessment and review literary terms: tone, structure, and theme. | 61 | Tuesday, November 22, 2022 | Students will complete the work for small group progressive stories in a shared Google Document. There will be an emphasis on structure, continuity, character development, plot, theme, and dialogue. If time permits, students will also complete an imagery exercise. | Study new vocabulary list in Google Classroom. We will review comma usage after Thanksgiving break. | 60 | Monday, November 21, 2022 | Students will work in small groups on progressive story telling exercise. There will be an emphasis on structure, continuity, character development, plot, theme, and dialogue. | On Tues., 11/22, students need to bring their SSR selection and read for the first 15 minutes of class and prepare for imagery exercise. | 59 | Friday, November 18, 2022 | Students will work with assigned partner on "Needs" and "On Compassion" multiple-choice assessment. Then, we will follow up with analysis of how to closely read and select the best response. | On Mon., 11/21, students need to bring their SSR selection and read for the first 15 minutes of class. | On Compassion text questions | 58 | Thursday, November 17, 2022 | Students will complete reading "On Compassion" and follow up with class discussion. Analyze "hyperbole." | On Fri., 11/18, we will practice reading multiple choice questions. | 57 | Wednesday, November 16, 2022 | Students will review and discuss "Needs." We will also analyze "hyperbole." | On Thurs., 11/17, we will read "On Compassion." Fri., 11/18, we will practice reading multiple choice questions. | Needs 3 level guide | 56 | Tuesday, November 15, 2022 | Students will preview and read "Needs." We will also analyze "hyperbole." | On Wed., 11/16, we will read "Needs." On Thurs., 11/17, we will read "On Compassion." Fri., 11/18, we will practice reading multiple choice questions. | Needs 3 level guide | 55 | Monday, November 14, 2022 | Students who need to do so will have time to complete and submit their in-class writing checkpoint assessment. Others will work on new vocabulary terms and sustained silent reading. | On Tues., 11/15, students will review "hyperbole" and how to use spell check properly in Google documents. On Wed., 11/16, we will read "Needs." On Thurs., 11/17, we will read "On Compassion." Fri., 11/18, we will practice reading multiple-choice questions. | 54 | Friday, November 11, 2022 | Students need to have school-approved chromebooks today and complete and submit their in-class writing checkpoint assessment. | Study new vocabulary terms in Google Classroom for the upcoming stories next week. | 53 | Thursday, November 10, 2022 | Students need to have school-approved chromebooks today and tomorrow since we will begin an in-class writing checkpoint. | On Fri., 11/11, during class, students will complete their writing checkpoint assessment. In case students complete their checkpoints early, they need to bring SSR materials to class Friday. | 52 | Wednesday, November 9, 2022 | Students will discuss this week's RAD and turn in paper copy with annotations as well as written response in Google Classroom. We will discuss this week's literary term, "metaphor." | This week bring SSR choices.On Thurs., 11/10 and Fri., 11/11, during class, students will need school-approved chromebooks to complete the next writing checkpoint assessment. | 51 | Tuesday, November 8, 2022 | Students will type written responses for this week's RAD in Google Classroom. Be sure to proofread, edit, and turn in. Also, turn in your paper copy with annotations. Be ready to discuss tomorrow. | This week bring SSR choices. On Wed., 11/9, students will discuss the new RAD. On Thurs., 11/10 and Fri., 11/11, during class, students will complete the next writing checkpoint assessment. | RAD Veterans | 50 | Monday, November 7, 2022 | Students will receive new RAD to read and annotate. | This week bring SSR choices. On Mon., 11/7 -- Wed., 11/9, students will read, annotate, respond, and discuss a new RAD. On Thurs., 11/10 and Fri., 11/11, during class, students will complete the next writing checkpoint assessment. | RAD Veterans | 49 | Friday, November 4, 2022 | Students need to have a school-approved chromebook ready for today's cold reading checkpoint assessment. SSR time allotted or continue drafting writing plan. | Next Mon., 11/7, we will complete, review, and discuss student's writing plan. Also, Mon., 11/7 - Wed., 11/9, students will read, annotate, respond, and discuss a new RAD. On Thurs., 11/10 and Fri., 11/11, during class, students will complete the next writing checkpoint assessment. | 48 | Thursday, November 3, 2022 | Students will receive paper copies of a prompt and a graphic organizer to complete a writing plan, only. This exercise is only meant to draft an intro, three claims, and six citations. All paperwork is due at the end of today's class. SSR time will be allotted for those who complete their work. | On Fri., 11/4, students need a school-approved chromebook since we will have a cold reading checkpoint assessment. | 47 | Wednesday, November 2, 2022 | Students need fully charged chromebooks for their vocabulary assessment on King and Wiesel passages. Then, continue working on reading and annotating King and Wiesel passages and begin their writing plan. | On Thurs., 11/3, students will work on writing plan. On Fri., 11/4, students need a school-approved chromebook since we will have a cold reading checkpoint assessment. | 46 | Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Students will receive King and Wiesel passages to read and annotate. Practice new vocabulary list. | On Wed., 11/2 finish annotating passages and take vocabulary assessment. On Thurs., 11/3, students will work on writing plan. On Fri., 11/4, students need a school-approved chromebook since we will have a cold reading checkpoint assessment. | 45 | Monday, October 31, 2022 | Students will discuss new literary term: "irony." Then, we will partake in two-sentence Halloween stories. Lastly, we will practice our new vocabulary list. | On Tues., 11/1, we will continue vocabulary review, SSR time, and read and annotate the King and Wiesel passages. On Wed., finish annotating passages and take vocabulary assessment. On Thurs., 11/3, students will work on writing plan. On Fri., 11/4, we will have a cold reading assessment in Edulastic. | 44 | Friday, October 28, 2022 | Students will work to complete their responsibilities for the play Twelve Angry Men. Everyone must be fully engaged. Cell phones or chromebooks need to be in backpacks. | On Mon., 10/31, we will partake in a class reading activity. On Fri., 11/4, we will have a cold reading assessment. | 43 | Thursday, October 27, 2022 | Students will continue fulfilling their responsibilities for the play Twelve Angry Men. Everyone must be fully engaged. Cell phones or chromebooks need to be in backpacks. We will also review ethos, pathos, and logos. | On Fri., 10/28, students will finish reading Act 2 and follow up with a class discussion activity. | 42 | Wednesday, October 26, 2022 | Students will begin responsibilities for the play Twelve Angry Men. Everyone must be fully engaged. Cell phones or chromebooks need to be in backpacks. We will also introduce: ethos, pathos, and logos. | On Thurs., 10/27, we will have a quick review of ethos, pathos, and logos and continue reading Act 2 of Twelve Angry Men aloud in class. Finish Act 2 on Fri., 10/28. | 41 | Tuesday, October 25, 2022 | Students will analyze the character list for Twelve Angry Men. Everyone must be assigned a responsibility for the play. | On Wed., 10/26, finish Act 1 introduce: ethos, pathos, and logos. Bring new SSR selection all week. On Thurs., 10/27, we will have a quick review of ethos, pathos, and logos and continue reading Act 2 of Twelve Angry Men aloud in class. Finish Act 2 on Fri., 10/28. | 40 | Monday, October 24, 2022 | Students will finish pre-reading discussion for Twelve Angry Men. Review character list and identify main characteristics of each juror. Then, we will analyze the literary term, "diction." | On Tues., 10/25 we will begin reading Twelve Angry Men aloud in class. On Wed., 10/26, finish Act 1 introduce: ethos, pathos, and logos. Bring new SSR selection all week. On Thurs., 10/27, we will have a quick review of ethos, pathos, and logos and continue reading Act 2 of Twelve Angry Men aloud in class. Finish Act 2 on Fri., 10/28. | 12 AM Anticipation Guide | 39 | Friday, October 21, 2022 | Students will work to complete paragraph revision. Review teacher's rubric and Google Classroom comments and suggestions. Then, we will preview Twelve Angry Men. | Next week, we will read Twelve Angry Men aloud in class. Prepare to sign up for assignment responsibilities. | Revision activity | 38 | Thursday, October 20, 2022 | Students work to revise one paragraph of recent expository essays. Review teacher's rubric and Google Classroom comments and suggestions. | On Fri., 10/21, we will preview the play Twelve Angry Men. | Revision activity | 37 | Wednesday, October 19, 2022 | Students will participate in a class discussion about "Junk Food" RAD #3. We will explain tomorrow's paragraph revision exercise and new SSR selections. | On Thurs., 10/20, students will complete one revised paragraph in Google Classroom. On Fri., 10/21, we will preview the play Twelve Angry Men. | Junk food RAD | 36 | Tuesday, October 18, 2022 | Students will have time to write two or more paragraphs for their written response for "Junk Food" RAD in Google Classroom. Take time to proofread before turning in final draft. SSR time or vocabulary practice allotted. | On Wed., 10/19, students will discuss RAD #3 and time will be allotted to revise one paragraph from recent expository essays. Thurs., 10/20, complete revised paragraph in Google Classroom. On Fri., 10/21, we will discuss RAD #3 and preview the play Twelve Angry Men. | Junk food RAD | 35 | Monday, October 17, 2022 | Analyze literary term, "mood." Read and annotate "Junk Food" RAD. | On Tues., 10/18, SSR time allotted as well as written response time for to "Junk Food" RAD in Google Classroom. On Wed., 10/19, students will discuss RAD #3 and time will be allotted to revise one paragraph from recent expository essays. Thurs., 10/20, complete revised paragraph in Google Classroom. On Fri., 10/21, introduction to the play Twelve Angry Men. | Junk food RAD | 34 | Thursday, October 13, 2022 | Students who still need to turn in their essays or make up any assignment will do so during class time. Others will be given a new journal prompt. Then, students will work together to solve a logic riddle. Lastly, if time permits, we will practice our new vocabulary terms. | We begin second quarter on Mon., 10/17. We will begin reading the play Twelve Angry Men in class next week. | 33 | Tuesday, October 11, 2022 | Students need to have chromebooks charged and ready to go for today's warm read assessment in Edulastic. Be sure to bring annotated RAD articles for reference while testing. After the test, SSR or expository essay completion time will be allotted. | Bring SSR materials this week. On Thurs., 10/13, we will practice new vocabulary words. | 32 | Monday, October 10, 2022 | Students need to locate annotated RAD's and review for tomorrow's assessment. Analyze literary term, "imagery." | Tues., 10/11 students may use annotated RAD's for their assessment. Bring SSR materials this week. On Thurs., 10/13, we will practice new vocabulary words. | Expository writing checklist | 31 | Friday, October 7, 2022 | Students need fully charged chromebooks for our cold reading assessment today. If time permits, students may read SSR materials or work on essays. | After proofreading, editing, and reviewing the checklist, students need to turn in final expository essay at the start of class on Mon., 10/10. | Expository Rubric | 30 | Thursday, October 6, 2022 | Students will work to complete expository essays. Review checklist and turn in paper rubrics prior to submitting final drafts in Google Classroom. | Fri., 10/7, students need fully charged school-approved chromebooks for our cold reading assessment. May bring SSR materials. | Expository Rubric | 29 | Tuesday, October 4, 2022 | Students will continue expository writing workshop and today we will analyze new literary terms: "connotation" and "denotation." We will finish discussing body paragraphs and move onto introductions. | Students need to complete their graphic organizer and finish drafting for their expository essay by Thurs., 10/6. Fri., 10/7 students will take a cold reading assessment and bring SSR selections. | Expository Rubric | 28 | Monday, October 3, 2022 | Students will continue expository writing workshop and today we will analyze new literary terms: "connotation" and "denotation". focus on drafting body paragraphs. | This week, we will continue our expository writing workshop. on Tues., 10/4, we will review introductions for expository writing. Students need to complete their graphic organizer and finish drafting for their expository essay by Thurs., 10/6. Fri., 10/7 students will take a cold reading assessment and bring SSR selections. | Expository Rubric | 27 | Friday, September 30, 2022 | Students will take Vocabulary #1 assessment. Then, time will be allotted to select expository writing prompt and planning essays. | Next week, we will continue our expository writing workshop. On Tues., 10/4, students need to complete and turn in the graphic organizer for their expository essay. Final expository essay draft is due Thurs., 10/6. | Expository Rubric | 26 | Thursday, September 29, 2022 | Students will work on their graphic organizers for their upcoming expository essays. Then, we will review for tomorrow's Vocabulary #1 assessment. | On Fri., 9/30, students will have Vocabulary #1 assessment and SSR time will be allotted. Next week, we will continue our expository writing workshop. On Tues., 10/4, students need to complete and turn in the graphic organizer for their expository essay. Final expository essay draft is due Thurs., 10/6. | Expository Rubric | 25 | Wednesday, September 28, 2022 | Students need to have chromebooks charged because we will take a warm reading assessment in Edulastic for "Prosperity" and "The Chase." Afterwards, students may complete today's journal entry in Google Classroom; begin their graphic organizers for their upcoming expository essays, or practice learning their Vocabulary #1 list. | Thurs., 9/29, we will continue our expository writing workshop. On Fri., 9/30, students will have Vocabulary #1 assessment and SSR time will be allotted. | Expository Rubric | 24 | Tuesday, September 27, 2022 | Students will preview upcoming expository writing. | Now moved to Wed., 9/28, warm reading assessment for "Prosperity" and "The Chase." We will continue our expository writing workshop this week. On Wed., 9/28, students will have timed journaling. On Fri., 9/30, students will have Vocabulary #1 assessment and SSR time will be allotted. | 23 | Friday, September 23, 2022 | Students will complete a timed journal writing. Then, we will review and discuss the reader's guide for "The Chase." We will also review "Prosperity." If time permits, we will preview upcoming expository writing. | The next warm reading assessment will be Tues., 9/27 for "Prosperity" and "The Chase." | 22 | Thursday, September 22, 2022 | Students will begin class with timed journaling. Then, we will discuss "The Chase" and complete the reader's guide in Google Classroom. | On Fri., 9/23, we will discuss upcoming expository writing. The next warm reading assessment will be Tues., 9/27 for "Prosperity" and "The Chase." | 21 | Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | SSR time will be allotted. Then, we will read "The Chase" and work on the reader's guide and discuss the story. | Complete the reader's guide and discussion on Thurs., 9/22. On Fri., 9/23, we will discuss upcoming expository writing. The next warm reading assessment will be Tues., 9/27 for "Prosperity" and "The Chase." | 20 | Tuesday, September 20, 2022 | Student pictures are scheduled during class today. In Google Classroom, students will complete discussion question from the reader's guide for "Prosperity." Lastly, we will also complete timed writing for journal entry #7. | We will read "The Chase" on Wed., 9/21 and complete the reader's guide and discussion on Thurs., 9/22. On Fri., 9/23, we will discuss upcoming expository writing. The next warm reading assessment will be Tues., 9/27 for "Prosperity" and "The Chase." | 19 | Monday, September 19, 2022 | We will review the literary term, "anecdote." Also, we will read, "Prosperity" and complete the reader's guide. | School pictures will be taken during your English class on Tues., 9/20. Students will have another reading assessment now moved to next Tues., 9/27 for "Prosperity" and "The Chase." | 18 | Friday, September 16, 2022 | SSR time will be allotted at the start of class. Then, students will discuss RAD #2 and turn in annotated copies and their written responses. | Next week, we will read two new short essays from The Bedford Reader. School pictures will be taken during your English class on Tues., 9/20. Students will have another reading assessment on Fri., 9/23 for "Prosperity" and "The Chase." | 17 | Thursday, September 15, 2022 | Students will journal and complete the written response in Google Classroom for RAD #2. | On Fri., 9/16, RAD #2 will be due and students need to prepare for discussion. | ELA 10 RAD 2 Cellphones | 16 | Wednesday, September 14, 2022 | Be sure chromebooks are charged for your first reading assessment in Edulastic on "Fish Cheeks" and "Champion of the World." Students may continue reading and annotating RAD 2, "Cellphones." | On Thurs., 9/15, students will journal and complete the written response in Google Classroom for RAD #2. Fri., 9/16, RAD #2 will be due and students need to prepare for discussion. | ELA 10 RAD 2 Cellphones | 15 | Tuesday, September 13, 2022 | Students will have time allotted for SSR. We will also discuss how to prepare for tomorrow's reading assessment on "Fish Cheeks" and "Champion of the World." Students will begin reading and annotating RAD 2, "Cellphones." | For Wed., 9/14, students need to have fully charged chromebooks since we will have our first reading assessment in Edulastic on "Fish Cheeks" and " Champion of the World." On Thurs., 9/15, students will journal and complete the written response in Google Classroom for RAD #2. Fri., 9/16, RAD #2 will be due and students need to prepare for discussion. | ELA 10 RAD 2 Cellphones | 14 | Monday, September 12, 2022 | Students will complete reading and discussing "Champion of the World." Then, we will work to complete the reading guide in Google Classroom and discuss "apostrophe." | On Tues., 9/13, students need have SSR time allotted and vocabulary and literary terms review. For Wed., 9/14, students need to have fully charged chromebooks since we will have our first reading assessment in Edulastic on "Fish Cheeks" and " Champion of the World." Also, on Wed., 9/14, students will receive RAD #2 to read and annotate. On Thurs., 9/15, students will journal and complete the writing for RAD #2. Fri., 9/16, RAD #2 will be due and students need to prepare for discussion. | 13 | Friday, September 9, 2022 | Students will read "Champion of the World." Then, we will work to complete the reading guide in Google Classroom. | On Mon., 9/12, we start class with SSR time; then review literary and vocabulary terms. Tues., 9/13, students need to have fully charged chromebooks since we will have our first reading assessment in Edulastic on "Fish Cheeks" and " Champion of the World." Wed., 9/14, we will have SSR time and a receive a new RAD #2 to read and annotate. On Thurs., 9/15, students will journal and complete the writing for RAD #2. Fri., 9/16, RAD #2 will be due and students need to prepare for discussion. | 12 | Thursday, September 8, 2022 | Students will begin with journaling time allotted. We will preview "Champion of the World." Then, discuss tone, structure, and theme. | On Fri., 9/9, we will wrap up our discussion and reading notes for Maya Angelou's "Champion of the World." Then, we will review Vocabulary Set #1 and "What's Going on in This Picture?" | 11 | Wednesday, September 7, 2022 | Students will begin with SSR time allotted. We will continue reviewing and discussing the reader's guide questions in Google Classroom for Amy Tan's "Fish Cheeks." | On Thurs., 9/8 - Fri., 9/9, we will read and discuss Maya Angelou's "Champion of the World." | 10 | Tuesday, September 6, 2022 | Students will begin with timed journaling. Then, we will preview and begin reading Amy Tan's "Fish Cheeks." | Students need to be prepared for class with their own book of choice and a charged chromebook. On Wed., 9/7, we will read "Fish Cheeks" and on Thurs., 9/8 - Fri., 9/9, we will read "Champion of the World." | 9 | Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Students will begin with timed writing for journal #3 and SSR time. Then, we will begin our vocabulary practice for our first set of terms. | For Week 3, 9/6 - 9/9, students need to be prepared for class with their own book of choice and a charged chromebook. On Tues., 9/6 - Wed., 9/7, we will read "Fish Cheeks" and on Thurs., 9/8 - Fri., 9/9, we will read "Champion of the World." | 8 | Wednesday, August 31, 2022 | Students will begin with SSR time.Then, those who wish will may begin discussing their thoughts and written responses about this week's RAD. | On Thurs., 9/1, students may journal or read silently at the start of class. Then, we will receive Vocabulary Set #1 and begin discussing and analyzing terms. | 7 | Tuesday, August 30, 2022 | First, students will begin with journaling in Google Classroom. Then, there will be time to draft written responses for this week's RAD. Lastly, we will discuss "anaphora." | On Wed., 8/31, bring a book of your choice for sustained silent reading. Written responses for this week's RAD are due in Google Classroom at the start of class on Wed., 8/31. Be sure to proofread and come prepared to discuss your thoughts. On Thurs., 9/1, students may journal or read silently at the start of class. Then, we will receive Vocabulary Set #1 and begin discussing and analyzing terms. | 6 | Monday, August 29, 2022 | Students will be allotted SSR time. Then, we will discuss "anaphora." Lastly, we will introduce RAD. We will begin with reading and annotating. | Students will continue working on their written responses for Read and Discuss, (RAD) which will be due on Wed., 8/31, when students will discuss their RAD articles. Also, on Wed., 8/31, we will continue On Thurs., 9/1, we will introduce new vocabulary words. | ELA 10 & Honors Literary elements | RAD #1 | 5 | Friday, August 26, 2022 | Students will discuss positive reading associations and review the various book genres for SSR. | Select a book of personal choice and bring to class on Monday, August 29th. From Mon., 8/29 - Wed., 8/31, students will begin Read and Discuss, (RAD). Also next week, we will continue journaling, literary terms, and new vocabulary words. | 4 | Thursday, August 25, 2022 | We will discuss journaling and practice timed writing in Google Classroom today. | On Fri., 8/26, we will discuss how to select a book for SSR. Students need to have chromebooks charged and ready to go for class every day. Select a book of personal choice and bring to class on Monday, August 29th. | 3 | Wednesday, August 24, 2022 | We will practice and review ways to improve vocabulary skills. We will begin with clamor and ploy. | Students need to have chromebooks charged and ready to go for class every day. Select a book of personal choice and bring to class on Monday, August 29th. | 2 | Tuesday, August 23, 2022 | We will discuss what you recall from last year's ELA course, and students will set new goals for this year. Begin weekly literary term review, #1,"allusion." | Students need to have chromebooks charged and ready to go for class every day. Select a book of personal choice and bring to class on Monday, August 29th. | ELA 10 Honors Setting Goals | 1 | Monday, August 22, 2022 | We will begin with introductions and review the following topics: assigned seating, course overview, and school policies. Then, we will preview literary terms. | Students need to have chromebooks charged and ready to go for class every day. Select a book of personal choice and bring to class on Monday, August 29th. | ELA 10 policies | Monday, August 1, 2022 | Students need to be ready to reflect about what they learned last year and set goals for the new school year. | Everyone needs to read an age-appropriate book and be prepared to share highlights. Also, be on the lookout for another book of your choice or a library book by Monday, August 29th. |
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